Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, saying the 'shehzadas' will leave the country for summer vacation "khatakhat khatakhat' (Hindi colloquial for being quick) the day parliamentary results are announced. He said the 'shehzadas' born in palaces are neither used to hard work nor capable of bringing results.
Addressing a rally in Bengal's Tamluk, the TMC chief said, «At all India level, some people have misunderstood my statement yesterday. I am very much part of the INDIA alliance. The INDIA alliance was my brainchild. We are together at the national level and will continue to be together,» she said.
Hitting out at the INDIA alliance for not announcing its PM candidate, home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said «the country needs a strong PM, not one on yearly-basis». The home minister was addressing an election rally in Bihar's Madhubani. The home minister also hit out at the alliance leaders for its recent remarks on Pakistan.
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Union of India to deport 17 foreigners languishing in a Assam detention centre, noting there is no offence registered against them. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan noted a report submitted by the State Legal Services Authority which stated that there are 17 declared foreigners detained in the detention centre in Assam. «We are of the view that Union of India must take immediate steps for deporting these 17 foreigners as there is no offence registered against them,» the bench said.
NIA attaches properties of Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Sartaj Ahmed Mantoo in Kashmir under UA (P) Act, 1967, arrested in 2020 with arms, facing trial for terror activities, linked to JeM led by Maulana Masood Azhar, part of NIA crackdown in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistani lawmaker Syed Mustafa Kamal drew a comparison between India's achievements and the precarious situation in Karachi, by mentioning India's moon landing mission. The Muttahida Quami Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) leader said that while India is landing on the moon, Karachi is making news of children being killed by falling in open gutters. He further highlighted the lack of fresh water in Karachi. The MQM-P leader also said citing a report that there are 70 lakh children in Karachi and over 2.6 crore children in Pakistan, who are not able to go to schools.
Supreme Court upholds 28-week-old fetus's right to life, denying unmarried woman's plea to terminate pregnancy under Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act despite provisions for rape survivors and minors to abort beyond 24 weeks. Delhi HC Justice Subramonium Prasad rejects plea for termination citing ethical and legal concerns about feticide.
Upendra Pandey, chief vigilance officer of Hindustan Copper Ltd, died in a lift collapse at Kolihan mines near Rajasthan's Khetri town. Fourteen others were rescued after being trapped overnight. The incident occurred during an inspection team's visit in Rajasthan. The rescue operation involved the state disaster relief force due to a chain snapping incident.
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud emphasized the importance of judges writing easily understandable judgments at the J-20 summit in Brazil, focusing on digital transformation, technology, judicial efficiency, the Kesavananda Bharati verdict of 1973, the role of judges as service providers and enablers of rights-affirming societies, and advancements in information technology for justice dispensation.
The 18th Lok Sabha elections spark a debate on inequality as Congress proposes a caste census countered by BJP. The Supreme Court reinterprets Article 39(b) to address wealth distribution and wealth inequality in India. Parliament may enact a wealth tax based on a study by the World Inequality Database.
Supreme Court orders closure of 68 mines near Sariska critical tiger habitat due to Rajasthan government's misinterpretation. Mining activities in buffer zone need to be shifted out. Protective measures taken at Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary against mining activities since the 1970s. Buffer zone created to protect Sariska tiger reserve. No-go zone enforced for mining activities, with expansion of Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes Modi and corporate favoritism, vows to protect Constitution. Mentions V K Pandian, Odisha's districts, and BJP-BJD relations. Advocates for reservation, public sector, and welfare programs. Proposes women empowerment, job creation, and revolutionary initiatives by Congress party.
India and Russia discussed Afghanistan security and humanitarian assistance. Russian special envoy Zamir Kabulov and MEA joint secretary J P Singh met to address the current situation in Kabul. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized the need for development assistance for Afghan welfare, exchanging views on interactions with the Taliban.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee offers Trinamool Congress' leadership to support INDIA bloc at the Centre, plans to cancel NRC and CAA, criticizes Election Commission as a puppet of PM Modi violating the model code of conduct.
Banerjee expressed doubt about the BJP's ambitious goal of securing 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, stating that people will completely reject them. "BJP is claiming that it will win 400 seats, but people are saying it will not happen. The entire country has understood that the BJP is a party full of thieves.
Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir, led by Ghulam Qadir Wani, plans to contest state assembly polls if the ban is lifted, focusing on socio-religious reforms, war on drugs, and the prominent ideologue Syed Ali Shah Geelani.
